How to legally manage remote employees

• January 14, 2020

Remote employees can cut costs and increase productivity with the right rules in place.

Fuel up on self-care and healthy digital boundaries

• January 10, 2020

Even if we love our career, the urge to champion every project that hits the road can leave us feeling underappreciated and overwhelmed.

How’s your hiring process? 5 key benchmarks

• January 02, 2020

If candidates encounter just one bad experience with your hiring process, they’ll be quick to give you the “thank you, next” treatment.

Corner office career advice: Hold that holiday message … and more

• December 20, 2019

As we wrap up 2019, our expert executive (who is also anonymous), shares his thoughts on leadership, productivity and taking much-needed breaks.

Employers seek new health care cost-control strategies

• November 27, 2019

New research shows employers are focused on cost-cutting strategies for healthcare, while employees cut back to prepare for rising healthcare costs.

Are military spouses the answer to your staffing problems?

• November 22, 2019

While many are experiencing difficulty filling jobs, one segment of the population continuously posts an unemployment rate around 24% —military spouses.

Want to improve as a leader? Google it

• November 19, 2019

Testing leadership tips found in books can be challenging. Why not borrow some of the tactics that Google uses to turn its managers into superstars?

The ACA individual mandate isn’t dead, it’s moved to the states

• November 15, 2019

Some states have jumped into the TCJA's repeal of the ACA's individual mandate by enacting their own laws, which include employer reporting.

‘Selling’ employee benefits: 5 ways to repackage perks & increase participation

• November 13, 2019

The two keys to greater use of your company benefits: constant communication and the right kind of communication. Here are five tips to achieve those goals.

Your social media policy: What to include, what to leave out

• November 07, 2019

Your company's social media policies must balance employer needs and legal requirements. Here is a break down of the rules (both banned and allowed).

Should you rehire a former employee?

• November 06, 2019

Can you consider former employees for rehire? Absolutely. But keep these real-life court cases in mind when it comes to rehiring.

Closing the interview: Which questions to ask, and which to be prepared for

• October 30, 2019

Avoid asking difficult questions last. Finishing on a positive note is part of creating a good candidate experience.

Watch out for HR artificial intelligence software’s hidden hiring risks

• October 25, 2019

Despite its great potential, artificial intelligence carries liability risks that HR pros must understand, especially when it comes to hiring.

Attitude or skill? Which matters more for hiring and talent development?

• October 17, 2019

Hire for attitude or hire for skill? Here’s what an Executive Vice President has learned.

Health benefits in the workplace: A closer look

• October 16, 2019

Recently released studies show that employers are going beyond traditional health benefits, all the while, health premiums continue to rise.

Leadership communication: Praise for the paraphrase

• October 15, 2019

Paraphrasing is a simple, basic aspect of communicating effectively, but so often people ignore it, and it leads to all kinds of problems down the line.

Use employee engagement surveys to drive business outcomes

• October 01, 2019

Employee engagement surveys can reveal valuable insight about your employees wants and needs. Use these strategies to drive your business outcomes.

Let ’em grow! Make career development a priority for your employees

• September 30, 2019

A strong job market demands that you invest the time and energy into helping current staff evolve into stronger performers.

HDHPs can cover more preventive services

• September 27, 2019

Just in time for open enrollment - the IRS added to the exceptions for preventive services and adjusted figures for group health plans for 2020.

Hiring outlook still strong despite rumors of recession

• September 25, 2019

Recent talk of a softening economy has done nothing to dampen employers’ enthusiasm for adding staff.